Entries from October 2012

Velma Williamson (10-15-12)

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Tuesday, October 16. 2012
COMMERCE - Velma L. Youngblood Williamson, 92, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2012, at Northridge Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Gwinnett County, the daughter of the late Robert Perry and Lonie Wilbright Youngblood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nuel Williamson; as well as other relatives. Survivors include sons, ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton DDA works on fundraising plans

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, October 16. 2012
The annual fundraiser for the Braselton Downtown Development Authority was the topic of the monthly meeting on Oct. 11. The Wine Tasting and Auction is set for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Braselton-Stover House. The DDA approved selling raffle tickets for a Royal Caribbean Bahama cruise. The winner will be announced at the ... [Full Story »] 

Winder man arrested in Hoschton armed robbery

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, October 16. 2012
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in the armed robbery of two local businesses, the P&G Superette in Hoschton on September 13, and the Dollar General store in Talmo on October 4. Richard Cullen Yurk, 26, Winder, was charged with two counts of armed robbery, two counts of commission of a crime by a convicted felon, two ... [Full Story »] 

BOC goes with Pittman Construction for project

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, October 16. 2012
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners decided Monday night for Pittman Construction to install turn lanes on Wayne Poultry Road instead of E.R. Snell. The BOC was considering an amendment to the Zion Church Road contract in the amount of $180,130 authorizing E.R. Snell to construct turn lanes on Wayne Poultry Road. But commissioner Tom Crow ... [Full Story »] 

Tax bills set to go out Oct. 20

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BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, October 16. 2012
The Banks County Board of Tax Assessors received word at the monthly meeting that tax bills should be going out later this month. Chief appraiser Kevin Whitman advised the board that the 2012 tax digest was submitted on Oct. 5 and approved. “Tax bills should go out on Oct. 20,” Whitman said. Whitman estimated the decrease in the tax digest ...

Tryouts ahead for traveling basketball league

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Tuesday, October 16. 2012
Tryouts for a 12 & under(6th grade) and 10 & under(5th & 4th grade) boys basketball travel teams will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 3 p.m. at the recreation center. Players can be cut from these teams but can still play recreation ball as long as they are registered. The teams will play in Hall County vs. their Elite Rec. program ... [Full Story »] 

Winifred Chandler (10-16-12)

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Tuesday, October 16. 2012
COMMERCE - Winifred Gulley Chandler, 95, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Scenic View Nursing Home. She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Lon C. and Mollie Crump Gulley. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church and was retired as a day care owner. Mrs. Chandler was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Elbie ... [Full Story »] 

Calvin Ogletree (10-16-12)

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Tuesday, October 16. 2012
ATHENS - Calvin Vinson Ogletree, 80, passed away Tuesday October 16, 2012. He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late Venson "Ben" and Ada Motes Ogletree. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Westinghouse/ABB as an inspector with many years of service. Mr. Ogletree was preceded in death by a brother, Benny ... [Full Story »] 

Edward Brady (10-13-12)

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Tuesday, October 16. 2012
BALDWIN – Edward Brady, 57, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012. He was born on June 20, 1955, in Stephens County, the son of the late Boyce and Mary Sue Bennett Brady. He was preceded in death by a son, Erik Edward Brady; and brother, Everage Brady. Mr. Brady was a member of Damascus Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter and ... [Full Story »] 

Joshua Pirkle Sr. (10-12-12)

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Tuesday, October 16. 2012
HOSCHTON - Joshua Franklin Pirkle, Sr., 86, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012. He was a member of the Hoschton United Methodist Church. He was United States Army Veteran, loved Georgia Tech football, and the farm life. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Stone Pirkle; sons Joshua Franklin Pirkle, Jr. and wife Ruth, Hoschton, and Steve Pirkle ... [Full Story »] 
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